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UW-Madison, Adler Planetarium host star-studded event
Some bright stars in the university's research galaxy will join Chicago's Adler Planetarium and Astronomy Museum Tuesday, April 24, for a show on the frontiers of discovery, from Earth's origins to life on Mars.
Project tells stories of sexual assault survivors
As part of Sexual Assault Awareness Week on campus, University Health Service will sponsor the Silent Witness Project, an exhibit that features real-life stories of UW–Madison student sexual assault survivors.
Lecture on historic preservation April 19
Two champions of historic preservation will discuss their partnership in the 2001 Ruth Ketterer Harris Memorial Lecture.
Eagleburger forum to focus on global equality
Leading political figures from Latin America are scheduled to discuss the relationship between the U.S. and Third World countries on globalization and global equality at a free public forum Thursday, May 3.
UW team to build next-generation ‘quantum’ computer
A working quantum computer could be so powerful that it would solve in seconds certain problems that would take the fastest existing supercomputer millions of years to complete. Seeking this 'Holy Grail' of computing power, an interdisciplinary team of engineering and physics researchers at the university plans to use silicon germanium quantum dots to build the foundation for a new generation of computers.
Wisconsin native is guest artist in dance concert
The Spring Faculty Dance Concert features Wisconsin native Barbara Grubel April 19-21 at 8 p.m. in Lathrop Hall, 1050 University Ave.
Conference explores care for the dying
Hundreds of physicians, nurses, pharmacists, social workers and other caregivers, including several UW–Madison experts, will take a critical look at how people die in America at a conference April 23-24 at the Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center.
‘Tiananmen Papers’ editor to speak
China expert Perry Link, co-editor of the controversial book on China's 1989 Tiananmen Square incident will give a free public lecture titled "Editing 'The Tiananmen Papers'", April 27.
Lecture on American gay history set
George Chauncey will deliver the first Mosse Lecture in Gay and Lesbian History at the State Historical Society of Wisconsin in Madison Monday, April 23, at 4:30 p.m.
Five to receive journalism awards
Five communications professionals will be honored for their contributions at the School of Journalism and Mass Communication spring banquet Friday, April 20.
Library director to unveil UW’s 6 millionth book
UW-Madison's 6 millionth book will be presented as part of the Friends of the UW–Madison Libraries annual lecture at 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 18, in the Howard Auditorium of the Fluno Center.
Brownlee selected as science writer-in-residence
Shannon Brownlee, an award-winning science journalist, will be the science writer in residence for spring 2001.
Academic staff honored for teaching, research, public service
For their outstanding work in leadership, public service, research and teaching, seven university professionals have been honored with the 2001 Academic Staff Excellence Awards.
Classified staff lauded for going above and beyond
This year's recipients of Classified Employee Recognition Awards strive to go above and beyond their assigned duties.
Top state social work official to speak
Susan N. Dreyfus, administrator of the state Division of Health and Family Services, will speak Thursday, April 12, in honor of a $1.2 million dollar grant to the School of Social Work.
Campus to premiere ‘Io and Her and the Trouble with Him’
As part of her spring residency, composer Pauline Oliveros will present the Madison premiere of her new dance-opera, "Io and Her and the Trouble with Him" at 8 p.m. Friday, April 13, at the Wisconsin Union Theater, 800 Langdon St.
Diversity meeting scheduled
The first Diversity Plan 2008 Campus Forum will be held Tuesday, April 10, 8:15 a.m.-4:15 p.m. in the Pyle Center.
Roundtable features Wiley
Chancellor John Wiley will share his thoughts about his first 100 days in office at the University Roundtable Thursday, April 12.
Film Festival announces winners
The third annual Wisconsin Film Festival, which concluded Sunday, April 1, has announced winners of two competitions for Wisconsin films and student filmmakers.
U.S. News ranks graduate programs
The university earned several high rankings in the 2001 rating of graduate programs by U.S. News & World Report.